About Ardara: History, People, Tradition & More

About Ardara

Welcome to Ardara, best village in Ireland.

Ardara (Irish: “Ard an Rátha” meaning “Height of the Fort” – pronounced “Ardra”) is a small town in County Donegal, Ireland, located along the N56 road.

Some of the main scenic points near the town are the Glengesh Pass, the Maghera Caves and Waterfall, and the views out over the Atlantic from Loughros Point.

Ardara is a vibrant and bustling town which is very popular with holidaymakers. We host many festivals and events every year, and you’ll find more information about them on our Festivals & Events page.

Discover more about the history, culture and people of Ardara by visiting the pages below.

Tweed

Read about the history of tweed in the Ardara area, and the techniques used in its manufacture.

Heritage Town

Ardara is one of five designated Heritage Towns in Donegal.

Archaeology

There are a number of archaeological monuments of note in the area dating to prehistoric times.

Genealogy

Ardara, historically home to the O’Breslin and O’Boyle clans, boasts several established Irish Clan names

Personalities

Read about some of Ardara's well-known personalities, past and present

Archive Photos

A selection of archive photos of Ardara and the surrounding regions.

Selected Listings

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Bonners of Ardara stock a wide range of Gifts, Crafts, Jewellery, Country Clothing and our own Aran Knits Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Bonners of Ardara

A modern twist on the traditional tweed & knitwear shop: Superb knitwear, tweeds, arts & crafts. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Campbells of Ardara

Knitwear accessories, hats, caps, scarves, ponchos and gloves. Range of tweed fabrics, jackets, caps, and ties Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)